There’ll be no relief from the cost-of-living crisis next year as a new report suggests health insurance premiums are set to rise in 2023.
The consultancy firm Accenture says some cantons could see a rise of nearly 10% next year.
Insurers were pressured by the government to cut back on their reserves in an effort to keep premiums down – but then Covid hit and costs have soared.
Ticino residents could see a rise of over 9% - Geneva a hike of 6.6% and Vaud at 4.6%.
Guilty of rape, jailed - then deported
It was rape — and a rape marked by cruelty.
US tarrifs cut - for now
New U.S. tariffs on Swiss imports have officially taken effect. But they maybe short lived.
School student accused of Twint theft
It’s thought a student at a Vaud High School has been cashing in.
Yet another scam to be careful of
Switzerland’s Federal Office for Cybersecurity is warning about a growing callback scam targeting bank and payment app users.
Injuries over Xmas soar
Candles, cooking and fireworks make the holidays festive, but also riskier, warns Swiss accident insurer SUVA.
American tourist rape trial in Geneva
In Geneva, rare CCTV footage was shown in court this week during a rape trial.
